Cypress Commercial & Investment Real Estate announces strong year-end results

January 31, 2024

Cypress Commercial & Investment Real Estate, a leading commercial real estate brokerage company, announces year-end results for 2023 of 29 real estate transactions representing a value of more than $29…

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CREW Midlands-SC announces 2024 Board of Directors

January 31, 2024

CREW Midlands-SC is pleased to announce its 2024 Board of Directors to lead the local chapter of CREW Network, the leading global business network in commercial real estate. Elizabeth Riley,…

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Rapid Shelter Columbia spotlighted at Kiawah

January 31, 2024

2024 SCCCMA Conference The City of Columbia, under the leadership of City Manager Teresa Wilson, showcased its groundbreaking Rapid Shelter Columbia program during the South Carolina City and County Management Association…

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The Cottontown Art Crawl returns for its sixth year

January 31, 2024

The sixth annual Cottontown Art Crawl brings artists and entertainment to front porches, streets, and lawns in a historic downtown neighborhood in Columbia, SC.  This year approximately 200 artists will show and sell their original work. The…

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WREN names Amalia Luxardo as new CEO

January 31, 2024

The Women’s Rights & Empowerment Network (WREN) is thrilled to announce that the Board of Directors has named Dr. Amalia Luxardo its new Chief Executive Officer. With more than 20…

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Trinity Partners facilitates industrial lease in Ocala, Florida

January 31, 2024

Trinity Partners has completed an industrial lease agreement in Ocala, Florida. Bruce Harper, Founding Partner, South Carolina, represented the tenant, ANSCO & Associates, LLC, in the lease of an industrial…

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SC Manufacturers Alliance outlines 2024 legislative priorities

January 31, 2024

As part of SC Manufacturing Day at the Statehouse, the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) outlined its legislative agenda and priorities for 2024. SC Manufacturing Day at the Statehouse was…

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Experienced attorney becomes newest partner at Richardson Thomas

January 31, 2024

Brendan Green, an experienced attorney dedicated to seeking justice for injured clients, has joined Richardson Thomas as a partner. He represents clients in personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and…

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Auxiliary American Legion Unit 25 Supports Education and American Values

January 30, 2024

Following the spirit of Veterans helping Veterans and their families, Auxiliary American Legion Unit 25 Legionnaires combined support and efforts to donate $50 for tuition costs to Palmetto Girls State…

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Lisa Cole named Executive Director of Turning Pages SC

January 30, 2024

Turning Pages SC, a local nonprofit dedicated to adult literacy, has named Lisa Cole as its Executive Director. Serving as the Interim Executive Director since August 2022, Cole has played…

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SIOS Technology promotes Sajid Shaikh to Vice President of Engineering

January 30, 2024

SAN MATEO, CA – January 30, 2024 – SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in application high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR), today announced the promotion of Sajid Shaikh…

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Richland County Sheriff’s Department recognizes top deputies, others in 2023

January 30, 2024

Multiple awards presented during annual banquet in mid-December By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Sheriff Leon Lott and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department presented scores of awards in multiple categories both…

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The Cayce Police Department hosts luncheon for new Cayce Assisting Seniors & Elderly initiative

January 30, 2024

The Cayce Police Department (CPD) will host a luncheon on February 13, 2024, to kick-off the new initiative that focuses on the safety and support of our elderly and aging…

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February 1 is National Unclaimed Property Day – It’s Time to Claim Your Money

January 30, 2024

By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis As State Treasurer, I have many responsibilities that involve our state’s finances and public money, but one of my favorite duties centers on your money.…

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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Kelly Brooks of Dreher High School as Educator of the Month

January 30, 2024

South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Richland County School District One’s Kelly Brooks of Dreher High School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the…

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Bald Cypress Builders gift to Lexington One Educational Foundation supports LTC Building Construction Program and students

January 30, 2024

Amelia and Matt Pocta of Bald Cypress Builders recently presented a generous gift of $1,000 to the Lexington One Educational Foundation. This kind corporate donation will provide support to the…

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Spoleto Festival USA announces 2024 festival season

January 30, 2024

Spoleto Festival USA, the country’s premier performing arts festival, has announced a star-studded lineup for 2024 including more than one hundred performances across the Holy City for 17 days and…

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Twenty-two Fellows Selected for 2024 South Carolina Afterschool Leaders Empowered (SCALE) Fellowship

January 29, 2024

SCALE equips emerging afterschool and expanded learning leaders with the resources, frameworks, partnerships, and curriculum-curating skills to advance education programming in South Carolina. Twenty-two afterschool and summer program leaders from…

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County enhances contraband mitigation efforts at Alvin S. Glenn

January 29, 2024

Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center has been working diligently to bolster contraband prevention measures. In recent weeks, these measures have resulted in the arrests of five detention center staff and…

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Registration now open for spring break and summer camps at the State Museum

January 29, 2024

Day Camps, presented by Aflac, include hands-on activities for children featuring a variety of subjects including science, art, history, astronomy, and robotics. The South Carolina State Museum is excited to…

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SC Department of Commerce unveils “Launch to Legacy” brand

January 29, 2024

New identity reinforces South Carolina’s commitment to companies’ long-term success In fulfilling its vision of embracing the future to ensure South Carolina’s sustainable advantage, the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C.…

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Individual Income Tax filing season opens today

January 29, 2024

What you need to know: The SCDOR will begin accepting 2023 Individual Income Tax returns today. The SCDOR will begin processing returns February 5 to allow employers to meet the…

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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville’s Fields named to Riley Fellow program

January 29, 2024

Joseph Fields, Habitat’s Vice President of Equity, has been named to the Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) from Furman University’s Riley Institute Spring cohort. A graduate of Chaminade University, Fields served…

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Heritage named Large Business of the Year by Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce

January 29, 2024

Heritage named Large Business of the Year by Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce Local landscaping company, Heritage Landscape Services, received the 2024 Large Business of the Year award from…

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Colliers leases office space in Cottontown located within the NOMA district

January 29, 2024

Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster represented Cason Development Group in the lease of a ±3,000-square-foot office space at 2144 Sumter Street to The Behavior Co. The property is…

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Abacus Planning Group welcomes Lucy James to its Client Service Team

January 29, 2024

Abacus Planning Group welcomes Lucy James to its team as a Client Service Administrator. As a Client Service Administrator, Mrs. James supports the firm’s clients in performing back-office operations. She…

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Learn More about Income Tax Deductions and Credits for South Carolina Families

January 28, 2024

What you nee​d to know: South Carolina offers a variety of credits and deductions that may help eligible families lower their tax liability when filing their 2023 Individual Income Tax…

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Lawrence Flynn, public finance attorney at Pope Flynn, named Best Lawyers® 2024 Public Finance Law and Utilities Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Columbia

January 26, 2024

Lawrence Flynn, a public finance and governmental law attorney and member of the management team with Pope Flynn, has received “Lawyer of the Year” in Public Finance Law for Columbia…

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Six South Carolina Schools selected as finalists for Palmetto’s Finest Awards

January 26, 2024

Six schools from around the state have been selected as finalists for the 2024 Palmetto’s Finest Awards. This selection comes after extensive evaluations by a committee of fellow educators and…

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AT&T and Communities In Schools of South Carolina Bridge digital divide with laptop distribution for Fairfield County Students

January 26, 2024

Fairfield County students and families benefited from the ongoing collaboration between Communities In Schools of South Carolina (CISSC), AT&T, and Human I-T. The partners provided free refurbished laptops in a…

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Ridge View High School earns another College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award

January 26, 2024

For the second consecutive year, Ridge View High School is making significant progress in closing the gender gap for girls in AP computer science courses. Ridge View has earned the…

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First Reliance Bank promotes Shanell Cook to Treasury Services Officer

January 26, 2024

Shanell Cook has been promoted to Treasury Services Officer for the Winston-Salem branch. As Treasury Services Officer, she supports the team’s effort to grow the bank’s deposit base through treasury…

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Join the 2024 Citizen’s Police Academy class

January 26, 2024

Chief Terrence Green is announcing that the Lexington Police Department has begun seeking applicants for our upcoming Citizen’s Police Academy. The Citizen’s Police Academy will begin on Tuesday, March 19,…

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Presbyterian College welcomes new trustees

January 26, 2024

Presbyterian College welcomes three new members to the school’s board of trustees this month. The Rev. Dr. John C. Brearley ’81, Clinton community leader Lumus Byrd, and Laurens Mayor Nathan…

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Gov. McMaster, SCDHHS Announce Number of School-based Mental Health Counselors Doubles in South Carolina

January 26, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) today announced significant progress in the number of school-based mental health counselors available to serve South…

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Dale Stigamier named President of LCK; Mickey Layden continues as CEO

January 25, 2024

Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC  – LCK, a professional project management services firm and partner of Colliers | South Carolina, recently announced that Dale Stigamier has been named President of the company. This…

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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC announces new trustees for 2024

January 25, 2024

Foundation announces new members and officers to serve on Board of Trustees The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina is announcing its new Board of Trustees members and officers…

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2024 State of the State Address, Governor Henry McMaster

January 25, 2024

Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, my fellow South Carolinians: We are here tonight to address successes, challenges and opportunities. But first, as in prior…

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Richland County teacher earns statewide honor for conservation education

January 25, 2024

Kirstin Bullington, a Next Energy engineering instructor at Richland Two Institute of Innovation (R2i2), is the state’s Conservation Teacher of the Year (Secondary) for 2023. The S.C. Association of Conservation Districts…

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Forty-eight Midlands Leaders join Diversity Leaders Initiative

January 25, 2024

An award-winning program with over 2,700 graduates across South Carolina, the Diversity Leaders Initiative leverages diversity to drive progress.  Forty-eight leaders from across the Midlands have been selected to participate…

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Those who influence us

January 25, 2024

By Jeff Becraft   It is interesting how we can influence one another.  (Interesting is really not the word… it is deeper than that.)  But someone who has greatly influenced…

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Clawfoot Tubs Hold Memories

January 25, 2024
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   When I see a clawfoot tub, which is rare, four memories surface. First, I go back to my grandfather’s old homeplace. Next I go back to…

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Made with Cola Love launches to support local businesses and revitalize vacant storefronts

January 25, 2024

A new organization, Made with Cola Love has been launched to support small businesses and bring new life to vacant properties in Columbia, SC. Made with Cola Love will provide…

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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Kathleen Muthig selected to become Riley Fellow

January 25, 2024

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Kathleen Muthig has been selected to participate in the Spring 2024 Midlands Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI), an award-winning program of Furman University’s Riley Institute.…

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Attorney Anna Vilatte joins Baker, Ravenel & Bender

January 25, 2024

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Attorney Anna Vilatte has joined Baker, Ravenel & Bender as an associate. Her practice areas include appellate advocacy, automobile liability, bad-faith litigation and insurance coverage. She received…

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Owens Insurance Agency welcomes Beau Trauger as Vice President, Commercial Insurance

January 25, 2024

Owens Insurance Agency, an established independent insurance agency with a 70-plus-year presence in the Upstate, has hired Beau Trauger as Vice President and Commercial Insurance Broker. Trauger brings more than…

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Robinson Gray names Jasmine Smith a Member of the firm

January 24, 2024

Robinson Gray has named attorney Jasmine Smith a Member of the law firm. She was voted into the position in December 2023. “In her time serving as of counsel with…

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